Amitabh Bachchan bulletproof shield removed, BJP-Congress clash over Bollywood security
Mumbai. A political debate has intensified in Maharashtra after the bulletproof glass shield installed outside Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s Mumbai bungalow ‘Jalsa’ was removed. The BJP and Congress have come face to face over the issue. Congress has raised questions at the Centre and the Maharashtra government over the security of film personalities, while the BJP has accused the opposition of giving the matter a political colour.
Security had been increased after a threatening email. Amitabh Bachchan was seen behind bulletproof glass security while meeting his fans last week. It was reported that Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde had received an email threatening to blow up Amitabh Bachchan’s residence. After this, security arrangements outside Jalsa were increased and temporary bulletproof glass was installed.
Congress questioned the government’s security arrangements. Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant, questioning the removal of the shield, said it was not clear whether the glass was removed because the threat had passed or to prevent the government’s image from being damaged. He said the removal of the shield would not end the fear present in the minds of Bollywood actors, producers and directors. He demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah provide a safe environment to the film industry.
BJP accused Congress of doing politics. BJP MLA Ram Kadam rejected the Congress allegations and said the bulletproof glass had been installed temporarily. He said the claim that it was removed under government pressure was wrong. According to him, the opposition is using the name of a respected artist for a political agenda.
Concern rose after firing on Tiger Shroff’s car. The controversy has surfaced at a time when actor Tiger Shroff’s car was fired upon in Mumbai’s Juhu area on 18 October. The actor remained safe in the attack, while his driver and another person were injured. Amid alleged threats being received by film personalities, the issue of security remains under discussion. However, no clear information has emerged on what conclusion was reached in the security review after the threat received at Amitabh Bachchan’s house, or what the official reason was for removing the shield.
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